Sports Briefs: Two local spring 5k races on tap for April 16

GAYLORD — The annual St. Mary Run for Life Spring Scamper 5K run will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 16 at Treetops North.

Registration will only be done the day of the race and begins at 10 a.m. Cost is $15 for the 5K race and $5 for the one-mile fun run.

Medals will be given for the top 25 finishers in the 5K race for women and men and all kids participating in the fun run will receive ribbons.

Thank Goodness it’s Spring 5K run April 16

GAYLORD — The annual Thank Goodness it’s Spring (TGIS) 5K run will take place Saturday, April 16 underneath the Pavilion in downtown Gaylord. The race, a fundraiser for the Gaylord High cross country team, will follow the Alpenfest Run 5K route. Awards will focus on the younger age groups — 11-13, 14-16, 17-18, 19-39, 40-49 and 50-and-up.

The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for those under 18. Registration will be held on race day only.

Mellon Triathlon moves to July 4th weekend

GAYLORD — There’s no weekend in Northern Michigan like the Fourth of July weekend, and directors of the Mark Mellon Triathlon are looking to capitalize on the weekend’s momentum this year.

The Mellon Triathlon was resurrected by the father-son duo of Dan and Dave Smith last summer, and this year, they decided to move it to Saturday, July 2.

The 30th-annual running of the popular event will again be held at Otsego Lake County Park.

Much from last year is unchanged, including the race course and the timing, which is being done by Runners Edge Race Timing. Race sponsors are Gaylord Eye Care Center, McNamara Insurance, Advantage Audiology and Hearing Center, Save-a-Lot, L&R Well Drilling and Zoot Sports. The St. Mary Athletic Association will once again handle a bulk of the volunteer support.

Information on age groups, cost, as well as a link to sign up can be found at www.markmel lontri.com.

The Mellon Triathlon was started by Dennis and Judy Mellon as a tribute to their son, Mark, who was killed in a motorcycle accident at the age of 16.

The races will begin at 8 a.m. on July 2.

Men’s hockey and golf

event at Treetops

GAYLORD — Treetops Resort will host an exciting event June 17-19, when it will have a golf and hockey event.

The event, which costs $299 per person, includes two rounds of golf with cart, unlimited use of driving range, three hockey games at the Otsego County Sportsplex, two nights lodging at Treetops, two breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners and prizes.

The deal is for athletes ages 30 and up. The hockey games will be played with an 18-minute running clock, with game insurance and certified officials covered in the package price. The golf will take place on the Masterpiece and Premier courses.

The event is limited to the first eight teams. To sign up, contact Jim McGuigan at 732-6711 or atjmcguigan@treetops.com.

Buddog Baseball

summer camp

BOYNE FALLS — The Buddog Baseball Club is looking for baseball teams and kids to play games for the 2011 summer league. Games will be played at the Buddog Baseball complex in Boyne Falls. We would like to have kids play games and drills during the day, Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Buddy Landerway at 989-708-4615 or at www.

buddogbaseballclub.com.

Gaylord Soccer League

fall registration

GAYLORD — Gaylord Soccer League’s 2011 Fall Recreational season will hold online-only sign up April 1 through June 1. Cost is $65 per child and $175 per family, with a $20 late fee being charged if received after June 1. Visit www.gaylordsoccer.com to sign up.

Horseshoe league

meeting May 3

GAYLORD — There will be a meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3 at the Otsego County Community Center for any interested horseshoe pitchers. Please plan on attending this meeting if you wish to reserve a spot for you or your team. League play will resume Tuesday, May 17. For further information, contact Frank Jasinski at 732-4377.

Kelly Days at Treetops

GAYLORD — Treetops Resort will honor professional firefighters through its Kelly Days appreciation, to be held June 19-23, July 3-7, July 17-21 and August 14-18. Special room rates ($60) and greens fees ($40) are included in this deal.

For more information or to call for reservations, call 989-732-6711 ext. 4000, or visit www.treetops.com.